This film that you’re about to see is our last chance of filming and receiving feedback before filming our final piece which we will be getting assessed on. As a group we have managed to bring our original ideas from the start of the process and try to build a relationship between our current findings of exploration in our new film.The film is exploring two different camera angels and we are still trying to find ways to create a relationship between them both with the movement. The movement has been developed further and the dancers have spent a lot of time trying to find pathways to fill the negative space whilst continuing with the linear theme. We have also looked into costumes throughout this film, to try and create a unique effect and also to build some sort of story behind our piece.

Throughout the process we haven’t spent a lot of time as a group discussing costumes, as we have been focusing mostly on creating and developing movement and also capturing the right angels for the film. We have all come to the agreement that because we are dancing in heels, it would feel right to wear something feminine. Otherwise our piece wouldn’t make sense if we were dressed in gym wear, wearing heels?We came up with the idea of wearing dresses with tights then following heels. Also every dancers dress should be different for the film, as we wanted to show personal characters throughout the film. I think using this idea will help that idea come across to the audience after the dresses are so different.

]]>https://screendance220.wordpress.com/2015/12/09/final-filming/feed/0williamslibWEEK 9, WEEK 10https://screendance220.wordpress.com/2015/12/09/week-9-week-10/
https://screendance220.wordpress.com/2015/12/09/week-9-week-10/#respondWed, 09 Dec 2015 13:56:17 +0000http://screendance220.wordpress.com/?p=128More]]>Now that our group has made a set decision on filming, editing and what movement we are using, we have spent the past two weeks rehearsing and filming for our final film. This process has been very challenging as a group, as we have spent the past two weeks trying to find the right camera angels for our film whilst continuing to develop our movement.

The dancers have spent hours this week on sharpening the pathways whilst continuing with the theme of linear. Also setting certain parts of the choreography by creating signals, which will then help the dancers when improvising the movement. Because the movement that has been set for the film is all improvised, it came to my attention that we should set certain movements and que’s which will then help the film run a lot smoother and the director can start picturing the film. Also we are still continuing with performing the movement even slower, so that when we edit the film we can speed the movement up creating a different effect which adds to the unexpectedness of the film.

FEEDBACK- Jordan

continue with developing the movement further

The movement needs to be more dynamic and precise

On a whole the movement needs to be a lot bigger so that its clearer for the views when using long shots or above shots

Work on timing as not all dancers are together when performing the movement, some people aren’t counting correctly

]]>https://screendance220.wordpress.com/2015/12/09/week-9-week-10/feed/0williamslibDancing in heels for filmhttps://screendance220.wordpress.com/2015/12/09/dancing-in-heels-for-film/
https://screendance220.wordpress.com/2015/12/09/dancing-in-heels-for-film/#respondWed, 09 Dec 2015 13:33:53 +0000http://screendance220.wordpress.com/?p=100More]]>Previously in our process of filming an exploring new ways to create unique movement in film, we have tried out performing our movement whilst heels. We didn’t spend much time on this area at the start of the process as we felt it wouldn’t work well with the movement that we had so far. But it was brought to our attention by peers and lecturers who are complete outsiders of the process, that we should bring back the idea and see if we can create some sort of story behind our film. After having several sessions rehearsing in our heels, as a group we have decided that we are now bringing the idea forward and creating our film wearing heels. This was a group decision as we all feel that because we are using the theme of ‘linear’ movement, wearing heels would help the performers maintain the style as wearing heels can restrict you from performing certain movements. As this a big change in the process the dancers have spent the majority of the rehearsal time the past two weeks finding ways to develop the movement further with heels. Because wearing heels can be extremely difficult and an effect your balance, we have slowed our movement down so that on film the movement looks clear and sharp and then when it comes to editing we can speed the movement up to create a different effect all together.

Since we have made this change I was spent a lot of time looking into dancing in heels and how it can change your movement dramatically just by having your foot lifted in a arch. I personally feel really restricted and don’t feel confident and thought id do some research an see if I can find any ways that can help me improve my technique and also my confidence.

Also its not just about being comfortable and confident in the shoes which you are dancing in, you have to make sure that your feet are strong enough for the continuous dancing in a high arch. I have found some helpful videos which will help strengthen your feet, so that you will be able to find more control and balance when wearing heels.

The feedback which we received back from our film,focused mostly on the camera angels which we have chosen to explore in this week of rehearsing process. The aim of this weeks filming was to try out new ideas which we think would be the most intriguing and interesting to watch the movement from. Also it gave one of our group members who is editing our film a chance to explore an try new ways to capture the movement then edit.

Focus more on working with the lines of the gym floor. It will help your movement if you restrict yourself to a line..

How can you show the viewers what the relationship is between the movement performed and the lines.

CREATE A STORY BOARD, which will help everything become alot clearer (one dancer, cant touch the lines, one can go diagonal? by following the gym flooring of coloured lines)

How do you draw peoples attention?

Try the idea of starting with one movement then keeping adding throughout the film.

What is in the space at each moment and each clip

Add more Ariel shots.

Add in slowed down, close up shots, showing the contrast of sharp lines and body curves.

(Mary’s solo) make more of this solo, needs developing..

Think more into the dancers relationships (opening of eyes, noticing where you are in space, noticing each other throughout the movement being performed.

Look at the transitions into each of the solos when all performed in space.

The aim of this weeks rehearsal process was to try new ideas and new ways of capturing our movement. After receiving feedback last week from a guest lecturer who has only recently become apart of the unit, we felt as a group that we need to explore more ways to capture the movement then edit the film. After a hard week of rehearsals we have managed to create two different films of the same movement but from different angles. We tried a new approach to see how the movement can effect you from different perspectives and in different areas of the space. We have still kept the theme of the ‘lines’ throughout both films and have spent the last week working on ways to develop the movement further. Due to having two dancers missing this week, the rest of the group took on different roles in solo’s and explored more ways to make the movement not only sharp but unpredictable. The two different camera angles that we have tried out this week, we felt have worked really well and we are happy where our film is going so far in the process.

]]>https://screendance220.wordpress.com/2015/12/08/filling-the-negative-space/feed/0williamslibWeek 6, FEEDBACKhttps://screendance220.wordpress.com/2015/11/10/week-6-feedback/
https://screendance220.wordpress.com/2015/11/10/week-6-feedback/#respondTue, 10 Nov 2015 22:59:01 +0000http://screendance220.wordpress.com/?p=49More]]>Our film was looked out from a guest lecture and a complete outsider to our unit so far.

The feedback which we received back from our film which focused on the signalling section which involves straight arm and leg movement throughout. The feedback which we received wasn’t focused on the movement in the film but more about trying new angels and editing skills for the film.

Don’t be afraid to make the film more abstract

Find ways to convey images more

The directions in the choreography need to be clearer and stronger

Look more closely when filming, dancers aren’t always in the shot

Eliminate what doesn’t need to be there

Close ups of movement with background movement – how do we film that? setting up the shot, what are we seeing in the negative space

Add far away shots, add close shots

Slow down the counts for the phrase, then when editing speed the movement up? Try?

Birds eye view would look great in this particular film

Try creating circular space

Create lines and circles within movement and space

After receiving the feedback we then spent the rest of the session sharpening up the pathways which we create in the phrase. Making sure all the material looks sharp, clear and energetic…

]]>https://screendance220.wordpress.com/2015/11/10/week-6-feedback/feed/0williamslibDeveloped Filmhttps://screendance220.wordpress.com/2015/11/09/developed-film/
https://screendance220.wordpress.com/2015/11/09/developed-film/#respondMon, 09 Nov 2015 17:35:20 +0000http://screendance220.wordpress.com/?p=42More]]>My group created a new film, which includes the original material that we have been working with since the process started. Also we have created new versions of the phrase, which have been developed and worked on by each dancer. We were also given the task to pick out one key movement of your choice, and develop that movement into a small phrase for the film.

We were given the challenge this week to think about performing the film in heels and thinking about the idea of being restricted and how wearing heels can effect the movement your trying to create. We took on board the challenge and tried the idea, but due to the space it wasn’t practical and there would have to be a risk assessment involved for our safety,

In the process the choreographers tried out different techniques to perform the movement and played around mostly with timing. This worked really well and we managed to capture some really unique movements throughout the film.

The area which we rehearsed and captured our piece was the old gym on the university campus.

]]>https://screendance220.wordpress.com/2015/11/09/developed-film/feed/0williamslibWeek 5, Taskhttps://screendance220.wordpress.com/2015/11/09/week-5-task/
https://screendance220.wordpress.com/2015/11/09/week-5-task/#respondMon, 09 Nov 2015 17:25:13 +0000http://screendance220.wordpress.com/?p=40More]]>Rehearsal process this week included teaching new group members the material and also developing one key movement from the material produced so far.

The movement I focused on and developed was the start of the phrase, where the dancer is crouching down slowly to the floor. I decided to work on this as I haven’t spent a lot of time focusing and working on myself performing that particular movement and felt it needed work. When i was working through this movement i thought of adding my breath into it, i tried making my breathing clearer and made it louder than normally. I felt this help me relax into the movement and maybe trying this technique more throughout my dancing could help my performance?

Our next rehearsal then was spent filming our individual solo’s whilst exploring with different angels for the camera then filming all the material in space trying out different ways to develop the material. We filmed all different versions of the material and played around with timing and space.

I am still currently researching and understanding the whole perception of Screen Dance and I have come across a video that is helping understand the purpose and meaning. The video below is of two athletic dancers dancing in a restricted space and are managing to dance effortlessly. This has got me thinking, that is the purpose of this video to show you that you can create movement from anything? do you just need to open your eyes?

]]>https://screendance220.wordpress.com/2015/11/09/week-5-task/feed/0williamslibWeek 5https://screendance220.wordpress.com/2015/11/09/week-5/
https://screendance220.wordpress.com/2015/11/09/week-5/#respondMon, 09 Nov 2015 16:37:18 +0000http://screendance220.wordpress.com/?p=37More]]>This session was spent developing movement for film and exploring ways to film and edit.

This video is showing one key movement being performed after being developed and structured, which then allowed us the chance to play around with the movement and create new versions from the original.

This material is now set and structured and is ready to be used for filming.